To the editor: With the election on Tuesday, it’s time to recognize the incredible work of our local election clerks, staff, and poll workers this year. Given the challenges COVID-19 has posed for voter registration, early voting, polling places, and more, these heroes have moved mountains ...

To the editor: On November 9, 1975 (45 years ago), a gigantic ore freighter, The Edmund Fitzgerald, left Superior, Wisconsin, loaded with 26,000 tons of iron ore under the direction of Capt. Ernest M. McSorley. Following closely behind was the Arthur M. Anderson captained by Bernie Cooper. The ...

To the editor: This letter is in regards to an article that appeared on the outdoors page of the Gazette on Friday, Oct. 23, written by Mr. Jim Junttila. Mr. Junttila talks about grouse and woodcock hunting with dogs and what to do should you encounter a porcupine. I have to take exception to ...

To the editor: I have been watching the story that apparently started last March with a phone that has been described as threatening, harassing, and a prank. By what was described by the county clerk, it appears purely threatening. Numerous juvenile excuses, and the ignorance of the telephone ...

To the editor: The Houghton County Board seems dead set on dumping the Houghton County Transfer Station, a self-sustaining operation, so Houghton County can have county wide recycling. Houghton County already has county wide recycling. Waste Management picks up recycling in Houghton and ...

To the editor: I am writing to endorse John Sullivan for Houghton City Council and to encourage other residents of the City to vote for him as well. He is hard-working, fair, and civic minded. John has served on the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission and was active in the ...